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Aug 10, 2020 • 54min

443: Evangelical Honeymoons, Sexy Doctors, & Chicken Lady

Today we talk about back-to-school season during the pandemic. We are outraged about a study that warned females in the healthcare industry to avoid bikini pics. We find out why nostalgia can help you cope w/ trauma. We discuss a secret language gay people use. Susie is disturbed by a trend among evangelicals to post about their wedding nights. Sarah describes why some people have psychotic breaks where they dissociate w/ reality. Plus, hear the best way to build a sandcastle.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/443-444Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Aug 6, 2020 • 56min

442: 90 Day Fiance, Bathing Rituals, & One-Sided Sex

Today we get the update on Sarah's apartment complex, & let's just say there might be protests. Susie defends her right to call people "losers." Sarah breaks down viral hit, 90 Day Fiance, & shares why the show is fascinating. We explore bathing and hygiene rituals around the world. Plus, we hear about a man who lost feeling in his leg due to, you guessed it, poo problems.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/441-442Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Aug 3, 2020 • 57min

441: Scream Into the Void, History of the Walkman, & Black Fish

Today we find out how Sarah was accidentally racism, & she shares her feelings about it. We learn about an app that let's you scream into the Icelandic wilderness to destress. Susie shares the history of the Walkman, & why creators were shocked by the reaction to their invention. Sarah reveals the technology limitations in the Real World house. Susie talks about a new fish that was discovered that breaks the time-space continuum. And Sarah stans Steve Urkel & Susie stans The Last Dance.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/441-442Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jul 30, 2020 • 56min

440: Conspiracy Theories, Ice Cream Trucks, & Erased Memories

Today Susie talks about the Wayfair and other conspiracy theories, & explains why she's not really into the "rabbit hole" culture. We learn the history of the ice cream truck (& why it might not be sanitary). We discuss the decision of Scrabble to exclude racial slurs from tournament play. Susie talks about studies being done to erase memories, & why it might help people w/ trauma. Plus, Sarah cries about a book and Susie explains the toilet paper shortage.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/439-440Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jul 27, 2020 • 51min

439: A Hundred Giants, Fact Plaques, & Sequoia Vowels

Today we get the skinny on Sarah's camping adventure. She describes the many debacles they went through just to get away from this crazy world. She has a run-in with a blow-up mattress, got INSIDE of a tree, & fantasized about going to "forest school." We learn about her obsession of "fact plaques," and why her dog was an unhappy camper. Plus, we learn the science of why nature is good for the soul.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/439-440Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jul 23, 2020 • 46min

438: Hair Plugs, Fish Poop, & Camping Essentials

Today Sarah reveals her camping essentials, & the reason why the small things make life bearable while camping or not. We discuss "anticipatory grief" people are experiencing due to the pandemic. Sarah talks about Jim's wig on the Office, & why she's mad about Steve Carrell's hair plugs. We discuss the Golden State Killer, whether the 70s were "rape-y", & why Alfred Hitchcock had similar issues. Plus, we learn about a man who ate his girlfriend's fish & sent a picture of it IN HIS POOP.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/437-438Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jul 20, 2020 • 52min

437: Reality Nostalgia, Foot Fetshes, & Pee Bread

Today we hear about Sarah's drunken 4th of July, & why she's a lightweight. We walk down memory lane about reality tv, when we met on the Ruins, & why we connected. We discuss shows who pay "good behavior bonuses" now, & why we don't see it fixing the problem. We debate whether foot fetishes are specifically male, & Susie tries to convince Sarah to start a foot Only Fans. Plus, we learn why Susie was not allowed to eat peanut butter sometimes growing up. Plus, a brief history of the lawn chair.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/437-438Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jul 16, 2020 • 56min

436: Unsolved Mysteries, Flying Snakes, & Dollar Stores

Hear why Sarah is trying to turn her house into a resort (& has become an expert in mixology as a result). Susie is pumped about the return of Unsolved Mysteries. We learn about a study on basketball commentating, & learn about implicit bias and racism. Sarah learns there are now FLYING snakes, & let's just say she is displeased. Hear why when we want to look at our phones we might actually be craving fire. Susie reveals why Dollar Stores are problematic & people are running to the suburbs.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/435-436Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jul 13, 2020 • 1h 13min

435: Penis Attachment, Toilet Garden, & Nightstand Snacks

Today we have a whole breakdown of Susie's hatred of whistlers and how Sarah beat the odds and became her friend anyway. Sarah reveals why one man chopped his own penis off, & Susie is VERY insensitive about it. We also find out about a man who made a toilet garden, & now his whole village is pissed off (get it?? pissed off!). Find out why Susie is a believer in keeping snacks in her nightstand. Sarah also gets excited about a secret language (that we realize later is more WHISTLING!).Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/435-436Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jul 9, 2020 • 58min

434: Flavortown, Couples Therapy, & the Pleasure Gap

Today we find out why one town wants to change their name to Flavortown, & Susie has never been happier. She reveals why she is obsessed w/ Guy Fieri. Learn why "bronies" (men who love My Little Ponies) have a Nazi problem. Susie reveals why women are not getting what they want in bed, what gets their motors running, & why rape fantasies might not mean what we think. Plus, we find out why Black Lives Matter is causing a debate among the hearing-impaired and sounds changes how food tastes.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/433-434Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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